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Research · Meta-analysis

Efficacy and safety of ginger in osteoarthritis patients: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials

What it found

Modestly reduced pain (SMD −0.30) and disability vs placebo, with more GI-related discontinuation.

Design
Meta-analysis
Year
2015
Sample size
593
Population
adults with osteoarthritis
Intervention
ginger extract
Outcome
pain, disability
Journal
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage

Citation last checked 2026-06-21.